The American colonies
Name three "cash crops" in the Southern Colonies?
cotton, indigo, tobacco
Why did England pass the Navigation Acts?
to ensure the colonies remained economically loyal to England
Under the Articles of Confederation, what was each state's power in Congress was based on?
one vote per state
How did the Louisiana Purchase, purchased during the administration of Thomas Jefferson, affect the United States?
it doubled the size of the United States
What did Andrew Jackson use the power of the presidency to do when he took office?
ire many federal officials and appoint loyal followers in their places
What did Bacon's Rebellion exemplify?
the growing power of former indentured servants
What was the policy practiced by England during the 17th & 18th centuries of not enforcing laws and leaving the American colonies relatively free to do as they pleased?
Salutary Neglect
What are qualifications for a U.S. senator or representative?
be a U.S. citizen, be at least a certain age, live in the state he or she represents
When did the FIRST political parties in the United Sates emerge?
in the late 1790's, at the close of George Washington's presidency
What was the American System and how did it help bring the nation together?
it created a better transportation network to facilitate the exchange of goods
Who was New England settled by?
Puritans seeking freedom from religious persecution in Europe
What philosopher is associated with Enlightenment ideas used in colonies?
John Locke
What position does the person who serves as the president of the Senate also serve in?
The vice-president of the United States
What is one impact the election of 1800 had on the transfer of power?
It resulted in the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another
Why were some Native American peoples in the Southeast called "the five civilized tribes"?
They had adopted aspects of European culture
When were the first Africans brought against their will to Jamestown?
1619
How did the colonists react to the Intolerable Acts?
The First Continental Congress drew up a declaration of colonial rights
How long is the term of a U.S. Senator?
six years
What was the fundamental difference between the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans?
conflicting viewpoints of the powers of the central government
What does Nullification promote?
states' rights
Was the Virginia Company of London able to create a profitable settlement?
the Virginia Company created a profitable settlement in Jamestown
What is Mercantilism, the Enlightenment, and the Great Awakening?
Mercantilism: economic philosophy in the 17th and 18 centuries
Enlightenment: movement that combined God, reason, and nature in the 17th and 18th centuries
Great Awakening: religious revival that impacted the colonies
How long does the president of the United States need to have been a U.S. citizen?
since birth
Who was the first American Indian guide for Lewis and Clark's expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase?
Sacajawea
How did Andrew Jackson's "pet banks" contribute to the Panic of 1837?
printing paper money that was not backed up by gold and silver